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Policy and Regulatory Commentary
Is this the new normal?
Pyrford International provide a snapshot of the UK economy as it inches closer to Brexit.
Market Outlooks
There’s politics and then there’s everything else
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Politics upstaged the global economy, monetary policy and even trade tensions late in the third quarter as House Democrats began an impeachment inquiry against President Trump.
Market Outlooks
Progress with China drives stocks higher
If a trade deal emerges, leading to expectations for GDP and corporate-profit growth, look for a year-end rally.
Active/Passive Management
Finishing the task with all our players
In the search for alpha, yield-curve positioning, currency and security selection take center stage.
Market Outlooks
Growth vs. Value in global developed markets
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Since the mid-1970s, value stocks have generally outperformed growth stocks in developed markets around the globe. The current cycle of growth’s outperformance, starting in 2007, has had both the longest duration and highest magnitude in history.
Market Outlooks
The dollar: Heads I win, tails you lose
The dollar has strengthened even as the Fed has cut rates.
Policy and Regulatory Commentary
Federated's Re-election Dashboard
A series of economic indicators that have historically been predictive of re-election results.
Sustainable Investing
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
The SDGs are a universal set of goals, targets and indicators for global development.
Market Outlooks
Global Corporate Debt
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US Dollar denominated corporate debt has the highest yield and makes up 66% of global issuance, underscoring its attractiveness in this low rate environment.
Market Outlooks
'Isn't that what you're supposed to do?'
Worries about oil shock are overblown as trade, Fed dominate market concerns.
Goals/Needs-Based Investing
It’s personal: The growing need for financial wellness programs
78% of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck, 43% of student loan borrowers are not making payments and nearly half of all employees can’t cover a $400 emergency. In an effort to help employees understand and improve their personal financial health, many plan sponsors and their advisors are turning to workplace financial wellness programs. Phyllis Klein is a senior director at Captrust Financial Advisors, a firm that specializes in institutional advisory work. In this episode, Phyllis discusses the benefits and challenges of helping employers implement financial wellness programs for their employees.